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Ant.

Authors :
Edwards, Karen
Source :
Milton Quarterly. Dec2005, Vol. 39 Issue 4, p190-194. 5p.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

This article focuses on the representation of the ant in the poetry of John Milton. Milton signifies the ant with the virtue of parsimony and magnanimity and likens it to the frugality and self-government of the state. The ant is also associated with wisdom, industriousness, productivity and security.

Subjects

Subjects :
*ANIMALS in literature
*SYMBOLISM in literature
*ANTS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00264326
Volume :
39
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Milton Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19185255
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1094-348X.2005.00111_4.x
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